Calpol Syrup Suspension 120mg

About Calpol Syrup Suspension 120mg

Uses

• Lowers fever caused by common infections in children
• Relieves general aches, headache and body pain
• Eases discomfort from colds and flu symptoms
• Used for pain and fever after routine childhood vaccination

Benefits

• Well known, widely trusted brand among Pakistani parents
• Pleasant taste that most children accept easily
• Does not usually cause stomach irritation at recommended doses
• Suitable for regular use during short term childhood illnesses

What Experts Say

Paracetamol remains the most widely recommended fever and pain reliever for children across Pakistan, and Calpol has been a household name in this category for decades. Doctors favour it as a routine first choice because its dosing at 120mg per 5ml is well studied and its side effect profile in children is predictable when the label is followed.

The suspension form is chosen deliberately for younger patients who cannot swallow tablets, and the liquid base allows the drug to be absorbed quickly from the gut so relief begins soon after a dose. Physicians often advise parents to treat the underlying cause of fever alongside symptom control rather than relying on paracetamol alone.

Because paracetamol is metabolised almost entirely by the liver, doctors caution against combining this suspension with any other paracetamol containing product, including combination cold and flu syrups that parents sometimes give without realising the ingredient overlap. Spacing doses correctly protects the child from cumulative toxicity.

Drug Class

• Analgesic and antipyretic
• Para aminophenol derivative

Calpol Syrup Suspension 120mg formula

• Paracetamol 120mg

Available forms

• Suspension

How to use Calpol Syrup Suspension 120mg?

• Shake the bottle well before every dose
• Measure each dose with the syringe or cup provided, not a household spoon
• Children 1 to 5 years: 5ml to 10ml every 4 to 6 hours as needed
• Children 6 to 12 years: 10ml to 20ml every 4 to 6 hours as needed
• Do not exceed 4 doses in any 24 hour period
• Leave a gap of at least 4 hours between doses
• Never exceed the maximum daily dose printed on the pack
• Ask a doctor before use in children under 1 year

Drug Interactions

• Other paracetamol containing cold, flu or pain medicines
• Warfarin and related blood thinning medicines with regular use
• Anti seizure medicines such as phenytoin and carbamazepine
• Metoclopramide and domperidone, which can speed up absorption

Risks and warnings

• Overdose can cause severe and potentially fatal liver damage
• Avoid giving alongside other paracetamol containing cold or flu products
• Use cautiously in children with pre existing liver conditions
• Consult a doctor if fever persists beyond 3 days despite dosing
• Seek immediate medical help if an overdose is suspected

Calpol Syrup Suspension 120mg Side Effects

• Mild nausea or upset stomach
• Skin rash in sensitive children
• Rare allergic reaction with swelling or difficulty breathing
• Rare blood cell changes with prolonged high dose use
• Liver damage in cases of overdose

Storage Conditions

• Store in a cool, dry place below 25 degrees Celsius
• Keep away from direct sunlight and heat sources
• Shake well before every use
• Discard any leftover suspension 6 months after opening
• Store safely out of children's reach even though it is a paediatric medicine